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Questions for IST

Hi MJA. This is going to a long drawn out exercise for us and for every question we had, the response raised further more. Over the next few months we are going to rewrite this whole section on springs from the basics through to the advanced. We have spent time… Read More

Topper for allergy sufferer

Hi Liesle. This topper is a synthetic latex – and I agree it may be the answer you are looking for. Not overly expensive (around £160 for a Kingsize) and has an acceptable depth of 5cm. Bear in mind though that this product is relatively quite supportive which will give… Read More

Mattress advice for teenage girl

Hi Annabel. As your little princess is of such a light bodyweight the focus of the mattress should be entirely based on comfort. A suitable option would be our Origins Comfort 1000 as this model has very soft upholstery with a medium spring support. It is important for children to have… Read More

Help on mattress for me with allergies

Hi Ali. Once again the lack of any substantial information of how these products differ from each other – and of course why the price differences? Leaves you no better off as to which of these will be suitable for you. Taking into account the low retail price of these… Read More

Base construction

Hi Andy. Thank you for your question. All timber for Divan Bases used by the majority of manufacturers come from a handful of specialist suppliers in Kit Form. Which construction you choose will ultimately depend on budget, personal preference but ultimately will depend on the standard of build chosen… Read More

22 stone chap which mattress is suitable?

Hi Andy,   Thanks for your question.   At your body weights there is a significant difference in the type of mattress that you both need.   Our Resilience range is designed for the heavier sleeper; This range will support body weights from 17st to… Read More

Does Coolmax regulate heat build up in a mattress?

Hi Jayne. The heat aspect associated with Memory Foam is well and truly documented. Over the past few years various solutions to this problem have been introduced such as utilising Coolmax fabrics as the covering (Outlast is another) but I am personally quite cynical about the claims made. Other… Read More

Single mattress for young boys

Hi Marion. Sorry to say but £150 is not going to get you very much indeed. How much to spend on a double mattress?What can I expect for my money? Under £500Will not get you much at best a 13.5 gauge open coil/cage sprung with a thin polyester layer or… Read More

Will spacesaver slats compromise the feel of the matress?

Hi Alex. I personally prefer solid slats to the sprung slats variety – keeping your mattress on an even keel. The only thing missing from this design of the bed is any suspension qualities. The difference in comfort between sprung slats and solid slats is minimal and should not be… Read More

Comparison to John Lewis Natural Collection Silk mattress?

Hi Jon. The only mattresses that are of a similar ilk to the John Lewis Naturals (Harrison Spinks) are either Harrisons / Somnus core range – such as Somnus Supremacy Viscount 12000, or Somnus Marquis 12000 or Somnus Legend 12000 etc. Or The Harrisons Sapphire 12000. Or Feather and Black… Read More